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Busy 2014 set new records for Palacios PD
BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA
Palacios Beacon
Palacios Police Chief David Miles presented
the annual analysis of the Racial Profiling Report
produced by the Palacios Police Department as
required by law at last week’s City Council meeting.
The data revealed record breaking totals for 2014.
In 2002 the Palacios Police Dept. adopted the
policy, in accordance with the Texas Law on Racial
Profiling, banishing racial profiling practices among
all Palacios Police Department Officers.
According to this report Palacios PD made contact
with 2,487 individuals. The previous record number
of contact in the past 10 years was 2,155 in 2009,
which also resulted in the most ever searches for a
single year, 452.
In brief, the percentages of stops for the different
groups were in line with the population density
of the groups in Palacios and Palacios PD did not
receive any complaints, on any members of its police
force regarding racial profiling. With 2013 totals in
parenthesis, the report shows local city police made
2,487 (1,296) stops last year, 74 (81) searches and
103 (151) arrests.
Stops, searches (consensual or for probable cause)
and arrests are broken down by race/ethnicity, as
required by the law. Out of the 2,487 stops by the
Palacios PD: 53 were for law violations other than
traffic, 7 for pre-existing warrants, 2,404 for moving
traffic violations, and 23 for vehicle traffic violations.
Regarding reported searches: 16 were consensual, 21
were inventory performed as a result of towing and 31
were related to an incident of an arrest or a warrant
5 were probable cause or reasonable suspicion, and
one was contraband or evidence in plain sight. By
gender then race/ ethnicity: 750 stops were female
MAR. 4, 2015
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St. Anthony of Padua’s
Catholic Church in Palacios
will hold its Lenten Fish
Fry on Fri. (Mar. 6) for $8
per plate dine-in or take
out, from 4 p.m. until sold
out. Plate includes fish
shrimp, coleslaw or rice,
pinto beans, hush puppes,
dessert and tea.
Race/Ethnicity
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Hispanic
Middle Eastern
Native American
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Race/Ethnicity
Stops
African American
113
Asian
151
Caucasian
1,172
Hispanic
1,049
Middle Eastern
0
Native American
2
TOTALS
2,487
Palacios PD 2013 Traffic
Stops By Ethnicity
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and 1,737 were male; 113 African American, 151
Asians, 1,172 Caucasians, 1,049 Hispanics, 0 Middle
Eastern, and 2 Native American.
This report is required by the Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
to be submitted to City Council by March 1 and was
submitted to Palacios City Council at its’ Feb. 25th
meeting. The requirement of this collection of data
in connection to traffic and pedestrian stops began
on Jan. 1, 2002. The law can be found in the Texas
Code of Criminal Procedure beginning with Article
2.131; Racial Profiling Prohibited. This collection
of data of both vehicular and pedestrian stops is to
determine if a law enforcement agency is violating
the state law against racial profiling. Each agency
is also required to have a written policy prohibiting
its’ officers from engaging in such profiling.
Palacios PD 2014 Traffic
Stops By Ethnicity
Locals among 2015 Fair Royalty
THE 2015 Matgorda County Fair and Livestock Show crowned its Royalty with plenty of locals this side of the
Colordado River receiving recognition. Picutred are: (front, l-r) 2nd Runner Up Little Miss Kaitlyn Gilbert, 1st
Runner Up Little Kale Jones, Little Miss Cowgirl Ansley Kubecka, Little Mr. Cowboy Robert Reed III, 1st Runner Up Little Mr. Grady Weathers, and 2nd Runner Up Little Mr. Darren Hubbard; 1st Runner Up Queen Gracie
Huddleston, 3rd Runner Up Queen Hilary Saha, 2nd Runner Up Queen Erin Foley, Fair Queen Jordan Rickaway,
Fair Princess Katelyn Stone, 2nd Runner Up Princess Rylee Vandenbergh, 3rd Runner Up Princess Karly Brown,
and 1st Runner Up Princess Bailey Engel. (Photo courtesy Katie Gilbert)
Council wary of federal overreach
with LSCNRA, table resolution
BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA
Palacios Beacon
In what appeared to be a “win, win” proposal,
further discussion revealed individual concerns
among City Council members as well as others
in attendance.
During the Citizen’s Forum, Associate
Municipal Judge Robert Garrett expressed
support in favor of the creation of the Lone Star
Coastal National Recreation Area (LSCNRA).
The LSCNRA is a “opt in” partnership
between willing landowners along the 130mile long coastline including Matagorda,
Brazoria, Galveston, and Chambers counties.
The proposed partnership is envisioned to
enhance the recreational use, conserve wildlife,
and create a resilient coastline.
Matagorda County has adopted formal
resolutions indicating their intention to
participate along with other local organizations
including the City of Bay City, Matagorda
County Birding Nature Center, and the Palacios
Prairie Wetlands.
Garrett credits the proposed partnership as
a dual purpose proposal stating last year over
250 million people visited national parks and
through conservation efforts the coastline will
act as a natural buffer against hurricane damage.
“It can only be for the good of the community
and the good of our children to preserve the
wetlands in our cultural community and I urge
you to follow along,” stated Garrett.
While the City Council unanimously agreed
that the proposal appealed to both economic
and environmental aspects of the community,
a federal partnership is not something to be
taken lightly.
Port Director for the Port of Palacios Debbie
Morris chimed in and said, “I just want to
go on record to say the (Matagorda County )
Navigation District #1 did not pass a resolution
to support the LSNCRA we still had a lot of
unanswered questions.
“We don’t oppose it we are all for a resilient
coastline, but we have requested that we get
someone representing the LCRCA to come
speak with us cause we still have a lot of
questions.”
“It’s like any other federal program it doesn’t
always work for everyone, and there is nothing
in here that I saw when I read it that ensures
(See CITY, Page 2)
Three contenders tossed
their names into the hat for
May’s City and Palacios ISD
Elections.
Two names were added to
May’s ballot for Positions 1
and 2 on Palacios Independent School District’s Board
of Trustees.
Just ahead of last Friday’s
deadline to file, Carlton Filip
and Valerie Gillett both filed
for Position 1, making it a
three-way race along with
early entrant Rob Kessler.
After four three-year terms
in Position 1, incumbent
Patty Frankson opted not to
seek re-election.
Going head-to-head for Position 2 are incumbent Greg
Hunter and Peter Estraca.
Hunter was elected to his
first term in 2012.
City Council
As of last Friday’s filing
deadline, the races for Positions 3, 4, and 5 on Palacios’
(See FILING, Page 2)
Palacios sales tax rebates
continue downward trend
BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA
Palacios Beacon
For the last twelve
consecutive months, Palacios
local sales tax rebates have
remained on the decline. The
February rebate payment to
the city amounted to $58,508.
That was down 12.11-percent
from the $66,575 received for
the same month last year.
The city sales tax is collected
by businesses and merchants
along with the state sales tax.
Both are submitted monthly to
the State Comptroller’s Office.
The local sales tax is then
rebated back to the entity in
which it was collected.
The February rebate reflects
taxes collected on sells and
services in December and
reported to the Comptroller
in January.
According to State
Comptroller Glenn Hegar the
average February rebate to
Texas cities that levy a local
sales tax was up 8.9-percent
compared to last February.
“Although moderating
slightly, growth in tax revenues
continues to be seen across
all economic sectors,” said
Hegar. “Collections from oil
and natural gas, construction,
manufacturing, and services
sectors rose, while remittances
due to consumer spending in
the retail trade and restaurant
sectors also grew.”
Of the 12 surrounding area
cities, majority saw an increase
in this month’s rebate.
West Columbia received the
largest gain at an increase of
61.95-percent that is a $46,080
difference than the $74,381
received last Feb. totaling
$120,461 while Ganado’s
rebate reflected a gain of
47.26-percent at $73,676.02.
More modest gains were
(See TAX, Page 3)
Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday
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USDA Rural Development Office Day next Wed. at Chamber office
The USDA Rural Development Angleton Area Office, which provides service to Matagorda County, will be holding an office day on March 11, 2015 in
Palacios. A representative of USDA
Rural Development will be at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce Office,
420 Main, Palacios, Texas, from 10:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to provide informa-
tion regarding the availability of loans
and grants to assist residents and organizations.
Assistance available to rural residents
can help with the purchase or construction of homes, through the agency’s direct and guaranteed programs, and can
help with the repair and rehabilitation of
homes.
Assistance is available through USDA
Rural Development community programs and business and cooperative
programs to enhance the quality of life
for rural Texans. Community programs
provide funds to governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and Indian
Tribes to enlarge, improve or construct
schools, libraries, medical clinics, assisted living centers, public
buildings, community centers and fund new and improved water and wastewater
facilities.
USDA Rural Development
business and cooperative
programs provide the needed
capital to expand economic
opportunities and development in rural areas throughout Texas by working with
banks and community lenders. There is no minimum
loan size and the maximum
loan size is up to $25 million.
USDA Rural Development
was created in 1994 and with
a mission to use our resources
to help enhance the quality of
life for the nation’s rural residents. For more information
regarding USDA Rural Development programs, please
THE Commissioners of Matagorda County Drainage District III presented Butch
contact the Angleton office at
Bowers with a plaque for 40 plus years of service to the District. Pictured are: (left to
(979) 549-0215, Ext. 4.
right) Commissioners Tommy Corporon, Bill Miller, Butch Bowers, Homer Aparicio
and David Anders. (Submitted Photo)
Four decades with Matagorda County Drainage District III
FILING
CITY
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us that the government won’t
come take the property in
the next 25 years,” stated
councilman Ed Schulze, “I
was prepared to vote against
but since I’m finding the
county supports it, If there’s
a problem we are all going
down together.”
Garrett referred to his notes,
provided by the LSCNRA, and
clarified “currently federal
land acquisition is not the
purpose of the LSCRA, while
willing land owners will be
able to donate, exchange, or
sell land on a limited basis
no federal tax dollars will be
used to acquire land and there
will be no new regulations
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Auction & Raffle during the day
Raffle Tickets available from any
Knights of Columbus Member
affecting any land owners.”
Councilman Gary Haffernick
referred to the conservation
efforts as an “excellent idea,
poor management,” and
stated that the go back to
nature approach will result
in overgrown, mosquito and
predator infested areas.
Councilman Johnny
Tran added although the
government involvement does
raise concerns he is confident
that the City of Palacios as
well as the proposal is flexible
and as a community “we are
equipped to handle this” as the
process proceeds. “It should
have been done a long time
ago,” stated Tran.
The modified motion to
table resolution 2015-R7 to support the creation
of the Lone Star Coastal
National Recreation Area
(LSCNRA), until more indepth information is provided,
unanimously passed.
Approved Items
• Investment Report for the
quarter ending December 31,
2014
• Financial Report for the
quarter ending December 31,
2014
•Resolution 2015-R-5
adopting the City of Palacios
Investment Policy
• Resolution 2015-R-6
opposing Senate Bill 343 and
any other legislation which
would erode the authority of
a Home Rule Municipality.
• 2014 Racial Profiling
Report
• Fiscal Year 2013-2014
audit
• Consent agenda minutes
of February 10, 2015 Regular
Council Meeting
Next Meeting
The next upcoming council
meeting will be held on next
Tues. (Mar. 10) at 7 p.m.
and will be located at 311
Henderson Ave.
(Continued From Page 1)
City Council will all be uncontested races.
After a City Charter term
limit forced three term Pos. 3
Councilman and Mayor ProTem Ed Schulze to the sideline, Mary Crocker signed on
the dotted line for candidacy
for the new vacancy.
In Pos. 4, incumbent Gary
Hafernick decided to forgo
a run for a third consecutive term, while Glen Smith
signed on the dotted line for
his vacant seat.
No changes for Pos. 5,
where incumbent Andy
Erdelt appears to be headed
for a second consecutive
term.
Early voting in the City and
PISD elections begins April
27 at the PISD Administration Building
PALACIOS BEACON
Area Briefs
Iola latest to oppose State Hwy. 249 toll road
IOLA- The city of Iola officially joined the county in
opposition of the proposed State Highway 249 toll road. “We
felt that the no-feeder-road option is not what the citizen’s
want and we want to show that we agree with that,” said the
Iola Mayor Christina Stovar. The following day, the county
Judge Ben Leman requested the city reconsider their position
on the anti-toll road resolution. Leman informed Stovar
of Texas Department of Transportation’s new proposal to
contribute an additional amount not to exceed $2 million,
which he states will equal about four miles of feeder roads
to be utilized at the county’s discretion, “I don’t know that
it will affect our decision, but we will discuss it,” stated
Stovar. –The Navasota Examiner
Spread the wealth coming to Louise ISD
LOUISE- Louise is likely to be deemed a property wealthy
district next year meaning the Louise ISD board will have
to select one of five methods to equalize it’s wealth and the
voters of Louise will have to approve the selection. Shall
the voters fail to act, it could result in closing the district
all together. Options available to reduce wealth include
consolidating with another district, detaching property,
purchasing state attendance credits, contracting to educate
non-resident students from a partner district, or consolidating
tax bases with another district. If the district fails to choose,
the commissioner acts. –El Campo Leader News
Caught with 55 packages of synthetic marijana
ROCKDALE- Rockdale Police Officers turned up 55
packages (19.1 ounces) of “K2” synthetic marijuana during
a routine traffic stop. A 22-year old Austin man, Artaell
Vincent, was to be magistrated on drug charges and is
facing felony charges. A female companion accompanying
Vincent will also be charged with a misdemeanor marijuana
charge. Police Officers recovered $1,717 in cash. –The
Rockdale Reporter
Drug store burglars try the high road
GONZALES: Police are currently investigating a burglary
at Mohrmann’s Drug Store in which the subjects initially
attempted to enter the building via roof top, but were
unsuccessful. After gaining entrance through the back corner
wall, that was secluded behind a privacy fence, the intruders
obtained two hand guns, and an undetermined amount of cash
and narcotics. Police have been alerted to other drug store
burglaries, but it is still undetermined if the incidents are
related. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact
the Gonzales Police Department. –The Gonzales Inquirer
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• Palacios Police Reports • Palacios Storytelling to have
Individuals listed have been arrested and/or charged with an offense. Inclusion in this report does not imply that the
person is guilty of any crime. The following are offense and arrest reports submitted by the Palacios Police Dept.
to the Palacios Beacon as of noon Friday.
ARRESTS
Jagger Dean Hanks, 22, Portland, arrested
at the 600 block of South Bay Blvd. at
3:12 a.m. on Feb. 23; unauthorized use of
a motor vehicle.
James David Lasiter, 33, Aransas Pass,
arrested at the 400 block of South Bay Blvd.
at 3:12 a.m. on Feb. 23; criminal trespass.
Timothy Dayton Longoria,18, 312 E.
Tres Palacios Ave., arrested at the 1600
block of 1st St. at 7:19 p.m. on Feb. 25;
No Driver’s License.
Adrianne Suzette Meyers, 25, 668
Riverside Dr., arrested at the Police Annex
at 6:18 p.m. on Feb. 26; Warrant.
INCIDENTS
Identity Theft: Officers were dispatched
to the Police Annex at 1:50 p.m. on Feb.
20 in reference to identity theft.
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle:
Officers were dispatched to the 500 block
of Rorem St. at 10:06 p.m. on Feb. 21 in
reference to unauthorized use of a motor
vehicle.
Disturbance: Officers were dispatched
to 1000 block of Perryman at 12:05 a.m. on
Feb. 22 in reference to a disturbance.
Deadly Conduct: Officers were dispatched
to the 100 block of Lucas at 2:16 a.m. on Feb.
22 in reference to deadly conduct.
Information Taken: Officers were
dispatched to the 500 block of South Bay
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From the Police Chief
By Police Chief David Miles
With all the violence
and fear that is going
on around the world,
the distrust in our
government officials
and what I see as a
decline in the judicial
system I often wonder
what we as a society can
do? What difference
can we make? Then the
answer is obvious, pray.
at 5:11 p.m. on Feb. 22 in reference to
information that happened at the Basketball
court.
Terroristic Threat: Officers were
dispatched to the Police Annex at 10:30
p.m. on Feb 23 in reference to a possible
terroristic threat.
Identity Theft: Officers were dispatched
to the Police Annex at 11:00 p.m. on Feb.
24 in reference to identity theft.
Criminal Trespass: Officers were
dispatched to the Police Annex at 12:46 p.m.
on Feb. 26 in reference to a walk-in that
requested PD issue three criminal trespass
notices.
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cities. Totals are as follows:
this month’s rebate, same
time last year ’s rebate,
change in parenthesis: Bay
City, $532,096, $494,992,
(7.49%); East Bernard,
$32,591, $27,542, (18.33%);
Edna, $115,175, $105,351,
(9.32%); La Ward, $746, $597
(24.88%); Point Comfort,
$24,353, $20,165, (20.76%);
Port Lavaca, $260,671,
$246,103, (5.91%); Seadrift,
$13,573, $12,488, (8.68%);
Sweeny, $39,588, $32,694
(21.08%);
On the down side, Wharton’s
rebate was down $17,179 a
decrease of 7.72-percent when
compared to last Feb. totaling
$205,339 and El Campo
decreased 1.12-percent for a
total of $347,408.
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NPR’s Kim Weitkamp at
Peaceful Pelican Saturday
The community is invited
to enjoy the amazing gifts
of talented Kim Weitkamp
who is a humorist, folk singer and storyteller. She will
be the storytelling workshop leader on Sat. (Mar. 7)
from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
when she will teach participants how to mine for gems
in their family history to develop stories to tell or write.
Later on Saturday evening,
at 7 p.m., Kim will be the
featured teller at a “house
concert” at the Peaceful Pelican B&B, at 317 East Bay
Boulevard, Palacios 77465,
(www.thepeacefulpelican.
com).
Concert tickets are $10
at the door or can be purchased ahead of time by
calling 830-496-0925. The
workshop is $25 and if both
the concert and the workshop tickets are purchased,
then there is a $5 discount
on the concert ticket.
Annually, Kim treks
across the United States and
around the globe to entertain
tens of thousands of persons
in audiences at festivals,
concerts, schools, family
reunions, and corporations’
employee conferences. She
has received accolades from
the American Library Association, Edward Jones,
Nestle Purina PetCare Company, and the International
Storytelling Center. She is a
recorded artist and has won
numerous awards including
from “Storytelling World,”
Toastmasters Int’l, and the
Blue Ridge Excellence in
the Arts Award. She can be
heard on Sirius XM radio
and NPR.
Kim’s stories will make
you laugh till your sides
ache and connect you with
your own family stories that
may open up new meaning for you. Kim’s performance and teaching is for
all whether or not you are
a storyteller. She will entertain you until your heart
sings!
TxDot approves $46-million in
Prop 1 funds for Yoakum District
At its Feb. 26 meeting in
Austin, the Texas Transportation Commission formally
approved $1.74 billion in
statewide highway projects
as a result of the passage of
Proposition 1, a state constitutional amendment approved by 80% of Texas
voters last November. A total of $46,681,000 in Prop
1 funds was approved for
several projects in TxDOT’s
11-county Yoakum District.
Below is a list of approved
Prop 1 projects by county.
Construction on all projects
is anticipated to begin later
this year, however exact start
dates have not yet been finalized.
Austin County
Passing lanes will be constructed on an approximately 8.5-mile section of State
Highway 36 between Sealy
and Wallis. This project is estimated to cost $11,445,000.
Colorado County
Passing lanes will be constructed on an approximately
8-mile section of US 90A between Eagle Lake and the intersection of SH 71 in Altair.
This project is estimated to
cost $6,753,000.
DeWitt County
An approximately 3.7mile section of SH 119 will
be rehabilitated and restored
between SH 72 in Yorktown
and Farm to Market Road
108. This project is estimated
to cost $4,135,236. Prop 1
funds account for $2,459,000
of the project cost, while the
remainder will consist of
traditional highway funding
sources.
In Cuero, the traffic signals
along US 87/183 (North and
South Esplanade Street) will
be upgraded between Broadway Street and SH 72 (West
Heaton Avenue), including
the downtown area. This
project is estimated to cost
$723,600.
Victoria County
US 77 will be widened to
a four-lane divided freeway
over the Guadalupe River just
west of the Victoria city limits. This $25 million project
will greatly enhance traffic
safety along this route, which
is now a congested two-lane
roadway. TxDOT is hosting a public open house on
☛
Wednesday, March 4 to exhibit the expansion plans. Information on the open house
is on the TxDOT website.
In addition to approving
the above Prop 1 projects,
the commission also awarded
contracts totaling $5.4 million for the following four
construction projects in the
Yoakum District:
Calhoun County
Lester Contracting, Inc.
of Port Lavaca was awarded
a $318,306.00 contract to
improve a Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department roadway in the county.
Fayette County
Knife River Corporation –
South of Bryan was awarded
a $3,140,617.52 contract to
repair and repave an approximately 12.3-mile section of
US 290 between the Washington and Lee county lines.
Jackson County
3LW Managament, LLC
of Hutton was awarded a
$618,946.48 contract for
right-of-way safety enhancements along FM 1822 between W. Main St. in Edna
and FM 3131. These enhancements will potentially
lessen the severity of a vehicular collision with drainage
culverts and other structures
along the side of the roadway.
Wharton County
Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd. of Baytown was
awarded a $1,318,077.21
contract to resurface an approximately 6.1-mile section
of SH 60 from FM 442 in
Lane City to the Matagorda
County line.
For more information, contact Andrew.Carlson@txdot.
gov or (361) 293-4436.
Articles submitted on Mondays are
published on a space available basis.
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10 YEARS AGO-2005
The Matagorda County Historical Commission hosted a
dedication service at St. John’s Episcopal Church and unveiled
a Texas State Historical Marker.
STP began contract negotiations with Science Applications
International Corp. on outsourcing STP’s supply chain
functions.
Long Nguyen, a 1992 Palacios graduate, began training
for the two-day BP MS 150 Bike Tour to benefit the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society.
20 YEARS AGO-1995
The Palacios Trail Riders made their 35th annual trek from
Palacios to Bay City to participate in the 1995 Matagorda
County Fair.
The South Texas Project’s Unit 1 was off-line for a refueling
outage. The power plant has gone from a government shutdown
to one of the nation’s top producers in just a year’s time.
25 YEARS AGO-1990
Edward Aoughsten, Palacios net maker work is “known
all around the entire Gulf Coast,” received a plaque from
the Matagorda County Marine Advisory Committee for
“outstanding contribution to the seafood industry.”
Charisse Peltier, daughter of Marcus and Diane Peltier of
Palacios, was the recent winner of the Matagorda Countywide elementary Spelling Bee.
34 YEARS AGO-1981
The Palacios Aerie 3821 of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles
will be sponsoring its first annual Eagle Charities Festival
on Saturday.
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Glad to see personal agendas pushed aside....
Dear Editor,
We were pleased to see that six members of the Palacios ISD school board were able to put aside any personal
biases or agendas and listen to the community they were
elected to represent. It speaks well when our representatives demonstrate the ability to listen to the needs of
their consitutents and are willing and felxible enough to
change their minds. It is excellent that young people were
willing to demonstrate what they believed in, to do so in
an appropriate manner, and to learn that voices can be
heard. Sometimes the answer is yes!
We hope that this same group of respresentatives will
be open to reexamine their reasoning and extend the contract extension of our statewide-acclaimed, outstanding
superintendet, Vicki Adams.
Thank you to board members Frankson, Zamarripa,
Brune, Marroquin, Stuhrenberg, and Hunter for demonstrating your commitment to keeping students first.
Robert and Cynthia Garrett
Thanks for making it a success....
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The PCC would like to thank all those that attended the
2nd Annual African- American Heritage Day celebration
and hope they enjoyed the event. A special thank to the
speakers, Mr. Larry Deadrick and Mr. Billy Polk and Ms.
Bonnie M. Benson for the oral histories and to all those
that assisted on the program.
We would also like to acknowledge the Palacios City
By The Sea Museum, Palacios City Library for providing
accommodations and the Palacios Beacon newspaper for
their coverage.
Troy Lewis
Palacios Community Coalition
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Ralph P. Newsome was recognized for his work and
dedication as chairman of the Matagorda County Navigation
District No. 1.
49 YEARS AGO-1966
The city of Palacios will file for a government loan grant
to improve the sewer, drainage and water systems.
In celebration of the National Girl Scout Week, local troops
had set up an exhibit in the old Ben Franklin Building.
The Lion’s Club was sponsoring a dog vaccination Saturday
afternoon.
54 YEARS AGO-1961
Fifty-three trail riders and five wagons pulled out Wednesday
morning on their annual trek to Bay City to participate in the
Parade Thursday afternoon opening the Matagorda County
Fair and Livestock Exposition.
Sheriton Burr was named to succeed J.K. Mattox as Rice
Belt District Manager for Central Power and Light Co.
59 YEARS AGO-1956
Magolia’s oil and gas lease on 1,050 acres of airport property
went through and the $38,503.30 bonus draft was to be paid
into the general fund.
64 YEARS AGO-1951
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Scruggs, Jr. of Palacios were seriously
injured in auto-switch engine collision in Taylor Monday.
Open House for the new Tidehaven High School building
will be held Friday evening.
Brazos Oil and Gas Company applied to the Corps of
Engineers for approval of structure and work for drilling
27 proposed wells in Matagorda Bay from 10 to 12 miles
southwest of Palacios.
69 YEARS AGO-1946
Clark W. Thompson announced his candidacy for
Representative to Congress of the 9th District.
I.T. Taylor, county superintendent of schools of Jackson
County, spoke at a city-wide meeting of the church men at
the First Methodist Church.
Mayor J.L. Deutsch proclaimed March 11-17 Clean-Up
Week.
74 YEARS AGO-1941
Central Power and Light Company was installing new
equipment to care for the increase in business.
The City of Palacios purchased the Charles Harriman
property on Morton Street. The building will be used as
storage for trucks, tractors, and implements belonging to the
various departments.
79 YEARS AGO-1936
Major John Hulen and Hon. Roy Miller were honored
guests at the annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce
held on the pavilion.
84 YEAR AGO-1931
Officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of Chamber of Commerce
were Mrs. J.W. Dismukes, pres.; Mrs. C.L. de St. Aubin, vice
pres.; and Mrs. Wylie Milan, sec. /tres.
89 YEARS AGO
The Chamber of Commerce annual banquet was held at
Hotel Palacios and officers for the ensuing year announced
were D.M. Green, pres.; Rev. G.F. Gillespie and R.J. Sisson,
vice pres.; J.B. Feather, sec.; and J.L. Deutch, Jr., tres.
Women’s purses vs. men’s pockets and clip-on devices
Life Mate’s purse often
feels heavy enough to be able
to provide for an overnight
stay, two road trip meals or
anything else of similar volume.
At any given time, her
purse contains a coin purse, a
checkbook, a wallet, car keys,
house keys, manicure items
(scissors, file, emery board,
polish),
perfume-cologne,
address book, cell phone, tissues, comb and I don’t know
what all. And, being the literate Sweet Thang that she is,
there might be an iPad complete with novels tucked in
there as well, not to mention
a handy little camera.
However, as I have acknowledged to her: “You
ain’t got nothin’ on me, darlin’.” When you consider the
contents that fill a woman’s
purse, analyze everything in
a man’s pockets plus, nowadays in particular, whatever
devices are clipped onto a
belt, then analyze the two
collections, men just might
have the edge in number of
items as well as weight of
such boogeying-about necessities.
None of this is written or
said with a goofy, good ol’
boy grin, because I’m not
poking fun at women’s purses, especially not Life Mate’s
handbags.
And, the reason is that people who live in glass houses
shouldn’t hurl rocks. In other
words, the “stuff” (men are
experts on that subject) in
my pockets would move me
up a notch in boxing’s weight
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cowboy daddy,
containing some it is. One guard added insult
I prefer the twonecessity.
to injury by laughing during
pocket
style
A skin allergy that invasion of my privacy.
shirt. His entire
prevents most I almost called him what he
business
filwrist watches, is but discretion topped valor
ing system was
so that makes in this case, because I didn’t
contained in his
a pocket watch want to be handcuffed and
shirt. That ennecessary. Like hustled off to jail.
abled him to be
most jean-clad
Women’s purses are just
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I’d suggest we carry “bags”
Of course, I eschewed the a comb and, of course, the or valises-attache cases, but
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label it, because I hated ev- a couple of pens and a note well with us country boys
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Tax cuts, border security, road funding
highlight week’s legislative action
BY RICHARD LEE
(Austin) Lawmakers unveiled a plan to cut $4.6 billion in taxes at a press conference Tuesday, $600 million
more than was originally in
the filed Senate budget. Lt.
Governor Dan Patrick joined
bill authors Senator Jane Nelson of Flower Mound and
Georgetown Senator Charles
Schwertner to promote the
measures. Patrick told reporters that it’s time for meaningful tax relief. “Texas’ economy stays strong if people have
more money in their pockets
and if businesses have more
money in their pocket to create jobs and grow their businesses,” he said.
The bill package is made
up of three measures, Senate Bills 1, 7 and 8. SB 1, by
Nelson, increases the homestead exemption by indexing
it to the average home price
in Texas each year. “Home
values, obviously, have risen
over the years but the homestead exemption has remained
flat,” she said. It will go up
and down with property values in Texas, and Nelson said
in 2016, her bill would set the
exemption at about $33,000 a
year, more than twice the current exemption of $15,000.
SB 7, also by Nelson, is a
flat cut of the state franchise
tax, lowering the levy by 15
percent or about $1.5 billion
per year. SB 8, by Schwertner, increases the franchise
tax exemption from $1 million to $4 million, meaning
businesses that take in less
than that amount would not
have to pay the franchise
tax. Schwertner said that will
mean 62,000 small businesses in Texas will be exempted,
at a loss of only eight percent of franchise tax revenue.
“Senate Bill 8 provides meaningful tax relief to the small
businesses who need it most
while still maintaining a balanced budget,” he said. These
bills are scheduled to come
before the Senate Finance
Committee for consideration
next week.
The Senate Transportation
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that its author says is critical to meeting road funding
needs in the coming years
. Committee Chair Robert
Nichols told members that
TxDOT must have a reliable,
stable revenue stream if it is
to keep up with growing demand. “TxDOT has to know,
six, eight, ten years out what
they’re going to have or they
cannot even begin design
work”, said Nichols. “It’s extremely important.” His bill
would set aside a portion of
motor vehicle sales tax revenue and dedicate that to
transportation funding, which
he said could top $2.5 billion
per year. Lt. Governor Dan
Patrick said that he plans on
bringing the bill up for consideration before the full Senate next week. “It is very important that that bill passes,”
he said. Governor Greg Abbott has designated transportation funding an emergency
issue, meaning that related
bills aren’t restricted by the
Constitutional prohibition of
passing legislation in the first
60 days of session.
The Senate Finance Committee wrapped up its initial
round of budget hearings
this week, ending a month of
hearing agency reports and requests for funding. One of the
session’s top issues, border
security, was before the panel
this week and members discussed how to meet the goal
of securing the international
border with Mexico. The Senate filed budget has $815 million in money earmarked for
border security, but Finance
Chair Nelson said it’s up to
lawmakers to decide the best
way to spend it. Next week
the committee will take up a
slate of tax relief bills.
The Senate was to reconvene Mon. (Mar. 2) at 2 p.m.
GLOBAL FLAVORS
This Week
in Texas
History
March 4, 1987: The
Journal of Texas Catholic
History and Culture debuted
when the president of the
society, Patrick Foley, urged
the membership to establish
such a publication.
March 5, 1842: Mexican
army commanded by
General Rafael Vasquez
captured San Antonio.
Troops withdrew two days
later.
March 6, 1836: Defenses
of the Alamo were overrun
and all defenders were killed.
The slogan “Remember
the Alamo!” subsequently
became a rallying cry for the
Texas Revolution and the
Alamo became a shrine to
fallen Texas heroes. 1944:
Medal of Honor recipient
John Cary Morgan’s plane
shot down and he spent the
next 14 months in WWII as
a German prisoner.
March 7, 1901: The Texas
legislature proclaimed the
bluebonnet the state flower.
1923: An earthquake struck
El Paso and resulted in
the only death when an
adobe house collapsed
on a man in neighboring
Cuidad Juárez. 1927: US
Supreme Court declared a
Texas law unconstitutional
prohibiting blacks from
voting in Democratic party
primaries.
March 8, 1912: Preston
Smith, State Senator, lt.
Gov., and Texas’ 40th
Governor, born at Corn Hill
in Williamson County. He
died at age 91 in 2003.
March 9, 1731: Fiftyfive colonists from the
Canary Islands established
Villa de San Fernando
later to become part of San
Antonio. 1833: Capital of
the State of Coahuila and
Texas moved from Saltillo
to Monclova, setting off
widespread protests.
March 10, 1836: Sam
Carson arrives late to
sign the Declaration of
Independence. A week
later he loses by 6 votes
becoming the President of
Texas.
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February 19th, with almost 250 enjoying the festivities. We would like
to thank all who supported this annual event by planning,
setting up, cooking, serving, entertaining, and attending.
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FSA accepting Emergency
Farm Loan applications
Applications for emergency farm loans for losses
caused by drought are being
accepted at the Farm Service
Agency (FSA) office located in Wharton, Ms. Gail A
Hoskins said recently.
Victoria, Jackson, Calhoun,
Matagorda, and Wharton
Counties are 5 of 149 in Texas recently named by Secretary of Agriculture, Tom
Vilsack, eligible for loans to
cover part of actual production and/or physical losses
resulting from the drought.
Ms. Hoskins said farmers
may be eligible for loans of
up to 100% of their actual
losses or the operating loan
needed to continue the agricultual business, which ever
is less. For farmers unable
to obtain credit from private
commercial lenders, the interest rate if 3.625 percent.
“As a general rule, a farmers must have suffered at
least a 30 percent loss of production to be eligible for an
FSA emergency loan”, Ms.
Hoskins said. Farmers participating in the Federal Crop
Insurance program will have
to consider proceeds from
those programs in determin-
ing their loss.
Applications for loans under this emergency designation will be acepted until
October 5, 2015 but farmers should apply as soon as
possible. Delays in applying
could create backlogs in processing, with possible delays
into the new farming season”,
Ms. Hoskins said.
FSA is a credit agency of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is authorized to
provide disaster emergency
loans to recognized farmers who work at and rely on
farming for a substantial part
of their living. Eligibility is
extended to individual farmsers who meet U.S. citizenship
requirements and to farming
partnerships, corporations, or
cooperatives in which U.S.
citizenship requirements are
met by individuals holding a
majority interest.
The FSA office in Wharton
is open from 8:00 am to 4:30
pm, Monday through Friday.
Additional information regarding disaster Assistance
Programs may be found online at http://disaster.fsa.
usda.gov.
Bird Notes
Cathy Wakefield
(361)404-1198
Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation
Wade Harrell, U.S.
Whooping Crane Recovery Coordinator,
included an update
on Whooping Crane
status, in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge,
in the latest Friends
of the Wild Whoopers
bulletin. Please see below:
“It continues to look
like a banner year in terms
of habitat conditions, with
the Refuge having a greater
amount of freshwater on
the landscape than we have
seen in several years. Fall
and winter rains are slowly
moving us in the right direction. Whooping Cranes
have responded to these
conditions by spending
more time in the coastal
marsh, foraging on the relatively abundant blue crabs
and other food resources.
While we have still seen
some Whooping Crane
use of inland habitats this
year, that trend is definitely down from the peak
of the drought 2 seasons
ago.” The latest estimate
on Whooper numbers, in
the Aransas Wood Buffalo
population, is 310 birds.
Spring is in the air. I observed a yellow-bellied
Sapsucker pecking out a
“love song” on the crosssupport of one telephone
pole, to a sapsucker on the
next pole…That bird was
White Ibis
calling back. A Loggerhead
Shrike continues to visit
my mesquite tree, waiting
for an easy meal of migrating humming birds feeding
at my station.
Bob Friedrichs reported
seeing Purple Martin and
other spring birds. He observed a pair of Wood
Ducks at the Matagorda
County Birding Nature
Center. The Common Loon
is still being heard in our
bay system. Other birders
reported seeing American
Kestrel, Boat and Greattailed Grackles, Belted
Kingfisher, Spotted Sandpiper, White Ibis, Red and
White-tailed Hawks, Crested Caracara, White and
Brown Pelican, Northern
Cardinal, Red Head Duck,
Great Blue and Tri-colored
Herons, and Great Horned
Owl.
Feathered Fridays will be
held March 20 at The Nature Conservancy’s Mad
Island Marsh Preserve in
Collegeport.
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6th at Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Phone: 972-2132
CHURCH OF GOD
OF PROPHECY
508 4th St.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez
Church Phone: 972-6550
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER DAY SAINTS
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
Church Phone: 972-1158
4th & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Church Phone: 972-3852
FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS
PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST
202 Main Street
9th & Moore
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Worship: 10:45 a.m.,
Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m.
Pastor: LeRoy Monroe
Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m.
Phone: 972-6482
Pastor: Chris Webb
Associate Pastor of Ministries:
PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA
James Collins
4th & Morton
Church Phone: 972-5486
Domingo Escuela
Domincal: 9:45 a.m.
Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m.
3rd & Morton
Pastor: Juan Aguilera
Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.
Parsonage: 972-5542
Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP
Church Phone: 972-2124
1800 First St.
Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m.
Pastors: Billie Burch
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
Church Phone: 972-3675
3rd & Lucas
Sunday School: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC
Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m.
1004 Magnusson
Pastor: Rev. David King
Confessions Saturday:
Church Phone: 972-3013
5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment
Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005
Saturday Mass 6 p.m.
Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m.
Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m.
FIRST UNITED
Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m.
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer
525 Morton Street
Church Phone: 972-2446
Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
& 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL
Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez
3rd & Main
Se Habla Español
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-2707
Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-2744
Church Fax: 972-1334
HOUSE OF GOD
(Bilingual)
9th & Morton
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-5254
LA VINA DEL SENOR
Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m.
Miercoles: 6:30 p.m.
Viernes: 6:30 p.m.
LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES
1008 5th Street
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book
Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m.
Pastor: Danny G. Perez
Church Phone: 972-2849
Pastor’s Phone: 972-2475
MIDFIELD COMMUNITY
Junetta St., Midfield
Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m.
Pastor: Howard Harper
Phone: 979-241-1274
THE LIVING WORD CHURCH
12th & Henderson
Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m.
Intercession:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Tony Flores
Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955
TRINITY BAPTIST
2nd & Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Pastor: Louis Rush
Church Phone: 972-3139
WEST PALACIOS CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
808 9th St.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Pastor: Raymond Salinas
Church Phone: 972-6262
Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117
NEW BEGINNINGS
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Thursday Worship: 7pm
Church Phone: 361-649-4715
Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton
www.new-beginningschurch.com
7am-10pm/Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm/Sat. & 9am-10pm/Sun.
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Tickets now on sale for Patchwork of Life
Community Women’s Conference April 11
This year’s Patchwork of
Life Community Women’s
Conference is shaping up to
be on the the best yet to hit
Palacios.
This year’s event, held
April 11 at the Christian
Life Center in Palacios will
also feature a pottery exhibit featuring 4,000 year
old potshard fragments of
Holy Land pottery, discovered by archaelogists from
the Smithsonian Institute in
Washington, D.C. There will
also be examples of pottery,
both new and old, from Texas
and the Southwest.
Rachel Norris, Master Potter and recipient of God’s
redeeming love, will be on
hand. Her message and pottery demonstration will illustrate God’s unique knowledge and love for each of us.
You will be transfixed by Rachel’s skill as a Master Potter.
Rachel is the owner and Mas-
Palacios
Library News
ter Potter of Joy Pottery in
Bryan. She and her husband,
Bob live with their children
on land that has been in Rachel’s family for over five
generations.
Patchwork of Life is encouraging all bay area women to enter pottery they they
own or use in the exhibit.
For a Pottery Exhibition Entry Forms go to www.patchworkoflife.com
There will also be a special
exhibit of replicas of three
typesByofVikijane
oil lamps
mentioned
Bear
in the Bible.
There will be free childcare
available for children aged
0-5 upon advance registration.
Tickets to the Conference
at $15 each, or purchase two
for $25. Lunch is included in
the conference.
For more information contact Donna Christensen at
972-6068.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Annual Fish & Shrimp Fry
FRIDAY,
MARCH 6th
Serving from 4pm
until sold out!
KC HALL • PALACIOS
8.00 PER PLATE
$
Menu includes:
Fish, Shrimp, Coleslaw or Rice,
Pinto Beans, Hushpuppies,
Dessert & Tea.
DINE-IN or TAKE OUT
IFE TYLES
•Birth announcements must be
submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be
published free of charge. Otherwise, a
$20 charge applies.
•Wedding stories must be submitted
within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50
per column inch rate will apply.
MCUW accepting applications for 7th annual Day of Caring
Matagorda County United
Way has designated Friday,
April 10, 2015, as the 7th Annual Day of Caring and applications for minor home repair
services are now available.
This community-wide effort is a day when over 100
volunteers work on projects
making minor repairs to the
homes of elderly or disabled
community members. The
Palacios
Library News
ByVikijane
Vikijane
Bear
By
Mosier
Leslie Hartman, Ecosystem leader of our local
Texas Parks and Wildlife,
gave the children at Science Rocks, which meets
every Thursday at 5 p.m.,
a quiz about local wildlife this week. The winners were supposed to get
a prize at the end of the
game but because everyone did so well everyone
got to take home prizes.
All had a great time.
During Story Hour,
Tuesday’s at 10 a.m., Miss
Margaret read The Biggest Frog in Australia by
Susan Roth and discussed
the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony
Snicket (authors celebrating birthdays). Everyone
made Chinese Lanterns
out of construction paper.
Everyone who came got to
go home with a free book
from First Book program.
New books are always coming in, come in
and check them out! If a
book you want is already
checked out, we will be
glad to put you on the
waiting list.
event is a unique opportunity for volunteers to see
how their time and generosity impacts the individuals
in our community. The day
will be a busy and fulfilling
day for participants and an
experience everyone who has
participated looks forward to
each year.
Applications to request
minor home repairs are now
available at the MCUW office at 2417 Avenue G, Bay
City. Interested persons may
Blood Drive Tues.
at PCMC
also call the United Way at
(979)245-5852 to have an
application mailed to them. Applications are also available at the Economic Action
Committee Senior Center, the
Friends of Elder Citizens. To
be eligible, an applicant must
be a senior citizen 65 years of
age or older or have a disability and they must own their
home. The work will all be
done on the Day of Caring
by United Way volunteers at
no cost to the selected applicants. Examples of eligible
repairs include painting;
building wheel chair ramps;
installing bathroom safety
grips; power washing houses,
driveways and sidewalks;
yard maintenance and beautification; spring cleaning,
changing door locks; planting flowers; repairing window screens; replacing light
bulbs; and other small carpentry projects. One-hundred
percent of the work is done
by community volunteers on
the Day of Caring. Materials
are provided and there is no
cost to the homeowner.
Matagorda County United
Way is also seeking volunteers and sponsorships as
well. Please call the United
Way office at (979)245-5852
for information.
(StatePoint) From burns to
slips to trips, bathrooms can
be hazardous. In fact, hundreds of thousands of injuries
occur in the bathroom annually, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hot water can be a dangerous bathroom peril. More
than half a million scald
burns occur in the U.S. annually according to the CDC.
Prevent “shower shock” by
setting your water heater at a
maximum of 120 degrees F.
One of the most potentially
dangerous bathroom activities is getting in and out of
the bathtub safely. Grab bars,
hand grips or tub grips around
your bathtub or shower can
help you keep your balance.
And these days, safety features don’t need to look drab
or institutional. Brands like
Moen are making such fixtures available in a variety of
styles and finishes to complement bathroom décor. More
information can be found at
www.Moen.com.
Lastly, women who shave
in the shower need to be extra careful. Avoid slips with a
shower seat. To make this a
practical option, use a handheld showerhead to maneuver water easily from a seated
position.
With a few safety updates,
you can make your bathroom
a safer place to pamper and
prep.
Common sense upgrades to
make your bathroom safer
The Palacios Community
Medical Center will hold a
blood drive on Tues. (Mar.
10) from 1:30 - 6 p.m. at the
Hyett Conference Room.
For more information
call the Lab at 972-2511.
Donors use sponsor code
CO67.
Free legal help
March 12 at
Bay City Library
Lone Star Legal Aid will
be offering free legal help on
March 12 from 10 a.m. - 12
p.m. at the Bay City Public
Library, located at 1100 7th
Street in Bay City.
Having trouble with: Wills
& Estate Planning, Probate,
Bankruptcy, Housing Issues,
Landlord/Tenant Disputes,
Illegal Lockouts, Eviction,
Food Stamps & TANF, Medicaid/Medicare, Social Security Benefits; Disability
Benefits,Veterans Benefits,
Custody/Visistation, Guardianships or Divorce - Lone
Star Legal Aid may be able to
help you.
For more information contact, 512-917-3963.
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Sharkettes starting five
selected for All-District
Hallettsville’s Lady Brahmas were the last 28-3A
squad left standing in the
girls basketball playoffs, but
with their exit brings about
the release of the All-District
girls basketball rosters.
After their impressive 2110 season that came to an
early end in Bi-District, each
of the starting five Sharkettes
were unanimous selections
for their play on the hardwood.
The Sharkette back court
trio of seniors Jennifer Fort
and Sydney Garcia and sophomore Lila Filip were selected to the First Team.
Palacios’ juinor front court
duo of Marissa Figueroa and
Katy Sexton were tabbed
with Second Team honors.
Receiving Honorable Mention were Sharkettes Sara
Filip, Amoni Gomez, Sydney
Greaves and Vrianna Hernandez.
Hallettsville took the District title and reaped the
awards with the senior, junior
combo of Emma Wick and
Kasey Hairell were named
Co-MVPs and junior Imari
Grant was selected as Offensive MVP. Lady Brahma
head coach Amy Powell was
selected as Coach of the Year.
Edna senior Kacey Nidey
was named Defensive MVP
and Rice freshmen Jada Johnson was named Newcomer of
the Year.
REGIONAL champ in the 165-lb. division Karina Ramon (above) leads a trio of Sharkettes to the State Powerlifting Meet held March 21 in Corpus. (Beacon Photo by
Ryan West)
Ramon captures Regional crown
Sharkette trio headed to State Meet
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
A trio of Sharkettes
punched their tickets to the
State Powerlifting Meet held
March 21 in Corpus Christi.
Coach Ron Arnesen’s
Sharkette iron-pumpers captured third place out of the
23 teams represented At last
week’s Regional Meet held in
Palacios.
Palacios’ Karina Ramon
and Nellie Perry will be making their second appearance
at the State Meet while Marian Gomez will be making
her maiden voyage.
Ramon dominated the 165lb. division en route to a Regional title and in the process
was named Outstanding Lifter Squat, Outstanding Lifter
Bench, and was the Outstanding Overall Lifter.
She squatted 305-lbs.,
bench pressed 170-lbs., and
deadlifted 290-lbs.
Perry placed second in the
132-lb. class with a combined lift total of 665-lbs.
She racked 265-lbs. in the
squat, 140-lbs. on the bench
and 260-lbs. on the deadlift.
In the 105-lb. division,
Gomez took second with a
combined lift of 450-lbs. She
squatted 170-lbs., benched
85-lbs., and deadlifted 195lbs.
Sharkette Nicki Le came
up just short of qualifying for
the State Meet by taking third
place with a total lift of 615lbs. in the 165-lb. class.
She squatted 240-lbs.,
bench pressed 140-lbs., and
deadlifted 235-lbs.
After making the tirp to
State last year, Palacios’ Sissy Martinez was hampered
by an injury last week, but
still mustered enough grit to
place fourth in the 123-lb.
group with a combined lift
JENNIFER FORT (SR.)
First Team All-District
LILA FILIP (SOPH.)
First Team All-District
SYDNEY GARCIA (SR.)
First Team All-District
Tigerette trio
compete at
Regional Meet
NELLIE Perry stamped her ticket to a second consectuive trip to the State Meet by finishing second in the
132-lb. division. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
DESPITE fighting though injury, Sissy Martinez just
missed a second trip to the State Meet and finished 4th
in the 123-lb. group. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
of 545-lbs. She racked 225lbs. in the squat rack, 90-lbs.
on the bench, and deadlifted
230-lbs.
Delia Lopez finished with a
combined lift of 545-lbs. and
finished eighth in the 165-lb.
division. She squatted 175lbs., benched 120-lbs., and
deadlifted 250-lbs.
Tidehaven had a trio of
freshmen Tigerettes in action
at last week’s Regional Powerlifting Meet in Palacios last
week.
Ashley Rios finished with
a new personal best with a
combined total lift of 595lbs. and finished fifth overall
in the 198-lb. divsion.
Haley Little registered a total combined lift of 520-lbs.
to finish ninth in the 198-lb.
class.
Tidehaven’s Savanh Benavidez was disqualified after
bombing out in the squat.
“All three of these girls
should be proud of what they
acheived this year in powerlifting,” said Tidehaven
coach John Shussler.
“Each girl improved each
week and showed dedication
to the spot. I am very proud
of them and cannot wait until
next year.”
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Nevarez wins second Texas
Indoor Archery Championship
MONICA Nevarez of Palacios competed at the 2015
Texas Field Archery Association Indoor Championship Tournament held Feb. 21-22. Her first day’s score
was added to her Aggregate/Tour average. The Tour
Tournaments were held at different archery ranges
across Texas. Monica Won both the Texas Field Archery Association State Championship and the Aggregate/Tour Champion Award. She is the daughter
of Lupe and Chris Nevarez of Palacios. (Submitted
Photo)
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Nine Sharks heading to Regional Tide’ rolls undefeated to
Powerlifting Meet Sat. in Cleveland Weimar Tourney crown
Rios, Rios eye back-to-back trips to State Meet
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
in the squat, 275-lbs. on the bench and
470-lbs. on the deadlift.
A trio of Sharks registered personal
bests in Navasota and earned a trip to
Cleveland.
Alvarez racked a combined total of
1,165-lbs. (465 squat, 240 bench, 430
deadlift) to qualify for Regionals.
Carpenter secured a trip to Regionals
with a 1,220-lb. total (465 squat, 240
bench, 430 deadlift).
Segovia punched his Regional ticket
with a combined lift of 940-lbs. (390
squat, 185 bench, 365 deadlift).
Despite already qualifying for the
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
Regional Meet, Le went ahead and
lifted his way to new personal bests in
Navasota. Le racked combined total of
910-lbs. (350 squat, 175 bench, 385
deadlift).
Despite setting new personal bests’ in
Navasota, Palacios’ Jake Carr and Elijah Edwards came up shot of qualifying
for the Regional Meet.
Carr racked a total of 1,010-lbs. (410
squat, 250 bench, 350 deadlift).
Edwards finished with a combined
total of 860-lbs. (300 squat, 185 bench,
375 deadlift).
Nine hungry Sharks will be on the
prowl seeking to earn a trip to the ‘big
dance’ at the Regional Powerlifting
Meet held in Cleveland this Sat.. (Mar.
7).
The ‘Dos Rios’, Jesus and Oziel will
be looking to earn their second consecutive trip to the State Meet. Jesus was
crowned State Champion of the 114-lb.
division last year and Oziel was a State
Medalist in the 181-lb. group.
Joining the pair of Rios’ for this
Friday’s Regional meet are:
Seth Alvarez-198-lb., Kevin Carpenter-242-lb.,
JJ
Figueroa-198-lb, David Garza-181-lb., Tyler Le-123-lb.,
Danny
Rodriguez-165-lb.
and Morgan Segovia-148-lb.
Navasota Meet
While several Sharks sat
errors and fell to Hitchcock 6-4.
BY RYAN WEST
out last week’s meet after alPalacios Beacon Publisher
Palacios led the Bulldogs in the hit deready qualifying for Regionpartment, 4-2.
als, Oziel Rios decided to forFresh of back-to-back trips to the baseJustice Acosta tossed three innings and
go the weekend off and three
ball postseason, the Palacios varsity Sharks gave up three unearned runs. Americo
Sharks earned their tickets to
opened the 2015 season with a 2-1 record Pena pitched one inning of relief and was
this week’s meet in Clevefrom last week’s Hitchcock Tournament.
tagged with three unearned runs as well.
land.
“Right
now
we
are
just
trying
to
get
Cameron Sides collected two of the
Rios won the 181-lb. crown
some innings under our belt and build from Sharks’ four hits, a double and triple and
with a combined lift of 1,485there,” said Shark head coach Hudson drove in one run.
lbs. He squatted 530-lbs.,
Bates. “The weather hasn’t exactly been
The Sharks closed out the tourney with a
benched 405-lbs., and deadon
our
side.”
10-4
throttling of La Marque.
lifted 550-lbs.
“We made some early season mistakes in
Miguel Gutierrez gave up one first inGarza finished fourth in the
the tournament, but when we put the bat on ning run, then settled down. He finished
181-lb. group with a 1,205the ball we hit some good shots.”
with 3-1/3 innings work on the mound and
lb. total. He racked 460-lbs.
Palacios hurlers Adrian Ortiz and Bran- surrendered one hit while striking out five.
son Hebel combined to no-hit Galveston
After trailing 1-0 after the first inning,
O’Connell in four innings as the Sharks the Sharks stormed back with 10 runs over
prevailed 15-1.
the next three frames to secure the victory.
Justin Filip went 2-2 at the plate and led
Joseph Rodriguez and Ortiz led the
the Sharks with four RBI. Josh Garcia went Sharks with two RBI each. Jeffrey Frierson
The varsity Sharkettes bat1-1 with a double, two RBI and scored two and Filip scored two runs each.
tled to a pair of nil-nil ties on
runs.
The Sharks will return to hardball action
the pitch last week.
The Sharks burned up the base paths this Thurs. - Sat. (Mar. 5-7) at the Wharton
Early last week, the soccer
with 12 stolen bases in the contest.
Tournament.
Sharkettes dueled Sweeny to
In game two, the Sharks committed three
a 0-0 draw.
Maria Hurtado and Megan
Buckley tallied three shots
on goal each. Vy Tang and
Elizabeth Mancera recorded
two shots on goal apiece.
Between the pipes, Sharkette
goalie Nicki Le registered
The funky weather con- Sharkette quartet finished
three saves.
ditions cancelled the field with a 52.48 to finish in 5th.
Last Friday, the Sharkettes events at the Raider Relays
JV Sharkettes
With weather conditions
and Wharton’s Tigerettes last week, so it was strictly
Bailey Grones posted a forcing the cancellation of
went round and round for a running for the Sharketts.
2:46.59 in the 800-M and the field events at last week’s
0-0 result.
“The girls ran well given placed 3rd.
Raider Relays in Altair, the
Le kept Wharton off the the cold and windy weather
Palacios’
Sarah
Filip varsity Sharks took a smaller
board with four saves.
conditions,” said Sharkette (70.68) and Claudia Aparicio
The Sharkette trio of Ma- coach Barbara Buckley-Pee- (71.28) finished 4th and 5th, contingent to the meet.
For the varsity harriers,
rissa Figueroa, Maria Hurta- ples.
respectively in the 400-M.
Jacob
Flores won bronze in
do and Vy Tang tallied two
The varsity Sharkette 800In the 1600-M relay, Palashots on goal apiece. Mad- M relay squad of Amoni Go- cios’ squad of Alysha Jasek, the 800-M with a 2:09 finish.
eline Harvey had two failed mez, Jennifer Fort, Katelyn Grones, Filip and Aparicio He finished 5th in the 400free kick attempts while Joie Sexton and Elizabeth Ortiz clocked a 4:56.31 to claim M with a 54.56 break of the
tape.
Pena and Elizabeth Mancera won bronze with a time of 4th place.
Carmen Mancera posted
had a shot on goal each.
1:53.69.
The Sharkettes will return an 11.57 to finish 5th in the
The Sharkettes were to visThe same foursome placed to the races (and hopefully
it Brazosport on Tues. (Mar. 4th in the 1600-M relay with field events) at the Cobra Re- 100-M.
JV Results
3) and are scheduled to host a 4:29 break of the tape.
lays Fri. (Mar. 6) in VanderIn the 3200-M, Tommy
Bay City on Fri. (Mar. 6) at
In the 400-M relay, the bilt.
Garcia posted a 12:12 to fin6 p.m.
ish in 3rd place.
Morgan Segovia crossed
the line in 59.07 to finish 3rd
in the 400-M.
The JV Shark 400-M relay
squad of Kean Tran, Jackson
I would like to thank J&J Archery and Mr. Dick
Huynh, Segovia and Trey
Kubecka for their continuous support in my
Chavez captured 6th with a
time of 48.92.
love for competition archery and bow hunting.
The Sharks will be off to
Jean, Jerry and Ray from J&J have fine-tuned
the
races (and hopefully the
me into to the accomplished shooter I have befield events) at the Cobra Recome. They have helped from coaching to tunlays held this Fri. (Mar. 6) in
ing my bow. I was honored to be invited to be
Vanderbilt.
Sharks wrap up first week
on diamond with 2-1 mark
Soccer Sharkettes
net pair of ties
Sharkette harriers limited by
funky weather conditions
a shooter for the J&J Archery team for the last couple of years. A special thanks to them for their efforts in helping me prepare for the
2015 Texas Field Archery Association State Indoor Championship. With their help this year I placed 1st in six competitions across Texas.
I won the state aggregate award for being the overall top shooter at these tournaments. This award is a beautiful shadow box. My
biggest accomplishment was winning the State Championship belt buckle. Each state champion is awarded a belt buckle embossed
and engraved with the championship information. This year’s championship makes it my third buckle and shadow box I have won.
Mr. Dick Kubecka and his wife Shirley have been close family friends for years. A special thanks to both of them for introducing me to
archery. I took an interest in archery after visiting with them at a softball game. Mr. Kubecka began getting me ready for 4-H archery
competitions. He would move his tractors to clear 20 yards in his barn. With his help I was shooting 100 points better than the girls in
4-H and competing head to head with the boys. I was invited on a hunt opening day as a reward for meeting my goals at an archery
tournament in Columbus. That Saturday evening I harvested my first deer. Since then I have harvested several nice bucks and a few
hogs weighing over 200 pound with my bow. We only hunt with bows. Hunting with a gun would take the competition out of the
equation. Mr. Kubecka has not only been my coach, hunting guide and a good friend but my hunting buddy. He and my dad made
a deal with me as a freshman in high school. If I kept my head on straight and did good in school I could go on a bear hunt. As my
classmates enjoy their last time together graduation night at project celebration my dad, myself and Mr. Kubecka will be flying out to
Idaho for a week long hunt. It’s going to be great to have my hunting buddy as my guide while hunting for bear. All of this could not
have happened without the support of my family. Thanks to them for traveling with me and supporting me in my love for archery. The
values you have instilled in me will guide my future. For now this will be the end of my competitive shooting. My competition in life is
now going to be college. I have been accepted into A&M Kingsville’s mechanical engineering program. I know my archery training in
having a goal, dedication and focusing with a clear mind set for each shot will make me a champion in college. Thanks to my J&J team,
Mr. Kubecka, my family and everyone who has influenced this part of my life.
Monica Nevarez
Flores grabs
bronze in
800-M at Rice
Tidehaven’s hardballin’ Tigers are off to a hot start to
the 2015 baseball season and
wrapped up week one of the
regular season with Weimar
Tournament Championship
hardware to go along with a
5-0 record.
“Despite some rough elements all week, I was very
proud of our focus and determination to get the job done,”
said Tiger skipper Eddie Russell. “Winning a tournament
such as Weimer is a great
accomplishment for these
young men.”
“As long as we stay humble
and have a one game at a time
approach, I look forward to a
good season.”
Russell’s Tigers opened
tourney play with a 6-1 win
over Brazos, while keeping
the Cougars hitless.
Tidehaven’s Eric Villareal dealt six innings of no-hit
ball and Isaac Ibarra tossed
one hitless inning in relief to
seal the deal. Hunter Saha led
the Tigers with three hits.
The Tigers toppled the no.
4 State ranked Hallettsville
Brahmas, 4-2, in game two.
Brandon Litzau tossed five
innings and surrendered two
runs (one earned) and struck
out eight. Ibarra tossed two
shutout innings for the save.
Cameron Riojas finished 2-3
at the plate with a double and
three RBI.
Last Friday, the Tigers put
the no-hit sting to Louise’s
Hornets for a 13-1 victory.
Riojas tossed 2-1/3 innings of
no-hit ball followed by 2-2/3
hitless innings by Mason Rodriguez for the Tigers’ second
no-hitter of the week.
Villareal and Riojas led the
Tigers with three RBI, followed by Nathan Sliva and
Mason Ledwig with two RBI
each.
In the Championship game,
the Tigers belted Bellville
13-4.
Mason Ledwig picked up
the win on the mound with a
four inning, four run performance. Ibarra tossed three
shutout innings to earn the
save.
Villareal went 3-4 with a
pair of RBI and Litzau drove
in two runs. Ibarra went 3-3
at the plate with one run driven in.
Earlier in the week, the Tigers opened the 2015 campaign with a 21-1 tomahawking of Ganado.
Mason Ledwig roughed up
the Indians with a 2-3 night at
the plate with a double, three
RBI and four runs scored. He
also three two scoreless innings.
The Tigers were to host
East Bernard on Tues. (Mar.
3) before seeing tournament
action Thurs. - Sat. (Mar. 5-7)
in Rice.
Diamond Sharkettes finish
2nd at Ingleside Tournament
The Sharkettes of the softball diamond finished in second
place at last week’s tourney in Ingleside.
“The girls came together and had a really good tournament,
especially considering the weather,” said Sharkette skipper
Yvette Garcia. “They toughed it out and played. Everyone
contributed and they played as a team.”
“We ended up tied with a couple teams with a 2-2 tournament record, so they went to runs scored and runs allowed ,
which gave us second place.”
Palacios kicked off the tourney with an 8-6 win over Refugio behind a 10 strikeout performance by hurler Cameron
Greaves.
Bishop bested the Sharkettes in game two, 6-4.
The Sharkette bats erupted for a nine run fifth inning as they
downed Aransas Pass 12-1 in game three.
In the fourth and final game, the Sharkettes fell 3-1 to Ingleside.
Palacios’ Greaves and Lila Filip were selected to the AllTournament squad. Greaves finished the tourney with 18
strikeouts and Filip had several spectacular diving catches in
centerfield.
Earlier in the week, the Sharkettes were clawed by Van
Vleck’s Lady Leopards 9-5.
“We struggled hitting and struck out eight times,” said Garcia. “That’s just too many to be successful.”
Sydney Greaves notched an inside the park homerun with a
hit to the fence in the sixth inning.
The Sharkettes were to visit Wharton on Tues. (Mar. 3) and
will host Bloomington on Fri. (Mar. 6) with JV action getting
underway at 5 p.m.
Sharks fall in back-to-back matches
The varsity Sharks dropped
back to back games on the
pitch last week.
Despite a great performance between the pipes by
goalie Henry Molina, the
Sharks were submarined by
Sweeny 2-1.
“Henry had a great game
and made a bunch of saves,”
said Shark coach James
Overton. “It was a good
tough game.”
Gilbert Hernandez found
the back of the net for the
Sharks’ lone score.
Last Friday, a shorthanded
Sharks squad was blown out
of the water by Wharton, 8-0.
“We had several kids out
for various reasons and it
showed on the field,” remarked Overton.
The Sharks were to host
Brazosport on Tues. (Mar. 3)
before traveling up Hwy. 35
to take on Bay City’s Blackcats on Fri. (Mar. 6) with subvarsity action getting underway at 5 p.m.
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-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2
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Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined
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for details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc)
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FOR RENT: 3BD, 1BA, SS, appliances, CH/A, wood deck. Contractors welcome. No pets. $900/month,
$500/deposit. Call 979-338-9936 for
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and please leave a message. (9-tfc)
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2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE,
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power windows & locks, tilt & cruise,
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wheels, 101K miles, $599. Down,
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Notice is hereby given that original
Letter of Testamentary for the Estate
of Edith Lucille Arnold, Deceased,
were issued on the 23rd day of February, 20125, in Docket No. PR-149240, pending in the County Court
of Matagorda County, Texas to: Alton
Lee Kelley.
The address of Alton Lee Kelley,
Independent Executor is in Liberty,
Texas the post office address is:
9606 FM 563, Liberty, Texas 77575.
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being
administered are required to present
them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
Dated the 25th day of February,
2015.
By: Verner L. Bowers, Jr.
Attorney for the Estate
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Tammy Hill
979-240-3420
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Charlotte Tucker
979-241-8615
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• 411 Mertie - 2BD, 1BA, Brick
home in Green PENDING
Acres has a large living room. Attached 1 car garage. Covered porch. CH/A. $115,000. Call Tammy
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• 511 Ave E-Markham - 4BD, 1BA, large living and dining room. Office space. CH/A, hardwood floors. $88,000. REDUCED $78,000. Call Robbie
• 1111 Second St. - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage House, 2 lots, 2 remodeled bathrooms, new tile and laminate floors. New hot water heater and central air and
heat unit. Covered patio, Electric window shutters. Fenced yard. View of Tres Palacios Bay $189,000. Call Ron
• 3441 Beachside Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA House, 1800 GLA, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, CH/A. Covered porch to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets.
Gasted community. Ground level offers covered parking for cars and boats. $253,000. Call Ron
• 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community
swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. Call Tammy
• 314 E. Bayshore - 3BD, 1 1/2 BA, located across from the bay
with a waterview on a half acre of land. Detached single garage with shop. $145.000. Call Tammy.
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• 111 Morton - 3BD, 2BA, has a screened in porch
area a 10x20 storage building. Located 2 blocks from bay. Well maintained with security system
$99,000. Call Tammy
• 308 Magnusson - 3BD, 2BA, home on 2 1/2 lots, with 2 buildings. Also has slab for RV hook-up. $118,000. Call Tammie
• 607 Ave D, Markham - 2BD, 2BA, Mobile home on 2 lots. $95,000. $85,000. REDUCED $75,000. Call Robbie.
• 2111 E. Bayshore - Stunning house overlooking Tres Palacios Bay. Main house is 2BR, 1BA, CH/A, large livingroom, den, fireplace, Jacuzzi in masterbath.
Fenced yard, 2 car garage. large metal building. Guest quarters 1BD, 1BA, efficiency. Recent build outdoor kitchen $285,000.
• 405 1st St. - 1BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, fenced yard, Pecan trees, close to bay, fishing pier, boat launch, Great weekender/retreat home. $59,000. Call Ron
• 506 Humphrey - 2BD, 1BA, home with hardwood floors, carpet, fenced yard. Storage building. $55,000. REDUCED $49,500. Call Robbie.
• 771 CR 305 - 3BD, 1 1/2 BA, Brick home with waterview. Situated on 4 acres. Attached on car garage. $361,000. Call Ron
• 312 Duson - 3BD, 2BA, with openCONTRACT
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• 517 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA Home great for entertaining with outdoor BBQ room. $115,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Robbie
• 307 Windswept - Located in Sunrise Bay Sub-Division. This 3BD, 3BA, open concept home has a beautiful view of the bay. $279,000. Call Charlotte
• 413 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview from balcony, $215,000.REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy
• 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte
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• 1.27 Acres - Hwy 35 - Sloan Rd, $18,000. Call Ron
• 0 Bellwood, Tres Palacios Oaks, Creekside Sec/Lot 1442 - 50X100, .115 Approx. Acreage. $1,500. Call Robbie
• 0 Henderson Hwy 35 - 162ft. Wide x 210ft. Deep, .78 Acres. Prime commercial building site. Great location for restaurant, or retail store. $150,000. Call Ron
• Lot 709, Cape Carancahua - Great building site, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. Priced only $6,000. Call Ron
• 1.68 Acres, CR 313, Vanderbilt - Great site. Country living. Industrial School District. $10,000. Call Ron
• Lot 269-270 Swallow - Cape Carancahua, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. $25,000. REDUCED $15,000. Call Robbie
• Lot 83 Sandollar, Boca Chica - Located near community pool, community boat ramp, great for fishing. $5,000. Call Robbie
• Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with
water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. Call Robbie
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• 3.2 Acres, Hwy 35 - Over 3.2 acres with 200 ft. of frontage on Turtle Bay with bulkhead. Located just outside of town. $98,000. Call Ron
• Lot 121, Beachside S/D - Gated community with lots of future amenities, underground utilities. $17,500. Call Ron
• Lot 146 - Bayview in Cape Carancahua. Gated community with boat launch, pool, piers. $10,000. Call Ron
• 552 Bayview - 2 Lots. Great lots to build on. S/D has piers, boat launch, pool. $19,000. Call Ron
• Lot 24 Windswept - Sunrise Bay S/D. Fantastic view of Carancahua Bay. $45,000. Call Ron
• 633 Swallow Drive - 2 Great lots to build on, includes small building and power pole. S/D has boat launch, pool and pier. $21,000. Call Ron
• River Hollow Way - 1 Acre of River front property, lots of trees. $51,500. Call Tammy
• 6405 SH 35 - 1.73 Acres of undeveloped waterfront property on Turtle Bay. Over 148 ft. of water frontage with seawall. $92,000. Call Ron
• FM 3280 - 627.71 Acres in 2 different tracts. $1,489,000. Call Dan
• 503 E Bay Blvd. - Wateview, great building site, close to boat ramp. $150,000. Call Charlotte
• 28 Windswept Dr. - .95 acre Sunrise Bay SD. $109,000. REDUCED $89,000/ Call Robbie
• 10 Acres-Collins Rd - Great tract for building or commercial, fenced. $65,000. REDUCED $39,000. Call Ron
• 2 Acres - on Tres Palacios Bay -"Collegeoport" with 120' of Bulkhead $105,000. Owner financing available. Call Ron
• 1st & McGlothin - 6 Lots, Road frontage on 4 sides. $115,000. Call Ron
• E. Bayshore Dr. - 1 Acre would be a great homesite with view of the bay. $110,000. Call Tammy
• 141 Sandollar - Boca Chica Lot #74. $6,500. Call Robbie
• Lot # 13 & 14 - Live Oak Landing, Blessing, $49,900. Call Robbie
• Lots 1344 & 1345 - Cape Carancahua, Waterfront lots-$79,000. each. Call Ron
• Palacios Acres - Lot B - 2.08 Acres on 12th Street. Great location and close to town. $35,000. Call Ron
• Palacios Acres - Lot C - 2.08 Acres. Convenient location. Close to town. $35,000. Call Ron
• Riverfront Property - Live Oak Landing S/D, Lot 9, 2 acres. $89,000. Call Robbie
• 1620 Ruthven - 1 acre waterfront property with bayfront view $70,000. Call Tammy
• Lot 63, Sea Urchin Drive - 75x104 lot in Boca Chica across from reserve. $7,500. REDUCED $5,900. Call Robbie
• 2201 First St. - 6 acres in town. Building not included. $220,000. $217,500. REDUCED $180,000. Call Charlotte
• 684-685 Swallow - 130' x110' $12,000. Call Ron
• Sea Urchin Boca Chica- $8,000. Lot 62 across from reserve. REDUCED $7,000 Call Robbie
• 8.2 Acres on Green Ave. - $145,000. Possible owner finance. Call Ron
• 1 Acre tracts on Collins Rd. - Great Building Site! Call Ron
• 862 CR 478 - 1.3 Acres on Carancahua Bay - w/ 308' waterfront, Wonderful homesite. $159,995 $139,995. REDUCED $ 139,000. Call Charlotte
• Bayshore Dr - 2.5 Acres WATERFRONT Land. Great Homesite! $295,000. REDUCED $199,000. Call Charlotte
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PHS FCCLA
teams head
to State
Palacios High School FCCLA members made a Big
Splash at the FCCLA Regional STAR Event Competition in Galveston. The teams
focus were National Programs in Action and Focus
on Children. The two teams
advanced to the FCCLA
State Competition in Corpus
Christi on April 9 and 10.
FCCLA team members are: (pictured, left to right) Dominique Flores, Kristen Smith, Victoria Carrizales, Nieves
Gonzales and Dakota Peterson. (Submitted Photo)
MEMBERS of the Palacios Winterguard are: (front, l-r) Vanessa Nguyen, Velinda
Durgan, Minh, Nguyen, and Ana Ortiz; (back) Chasity Nguyen, Imelda Rios, Dale
Durgan, July Hernandez, and Estefani Lopez. Not pictured is Tiffany Nguyen. (Submitted Photo)
PHS Winterguard takes show on the road
The Palacios High School Winterguardhad their first competition on Jan. 30 and faced
a total of 17 guards ranging from 2A to 6A schools. It was a very early rise for all of the
students who traveled to Brenham for their competition. The group entered the competition gym and performed their 3 minute and 56 second routine, Letters from War, in front
of several spectators and 5 judges. There was 1 judge each who scored the group on equipment analysis, movement analysis, design analysis and 2 judges on general effect.
When the scores were revealed, Palacios’ group finished in 4th place with a score of
44.570. This winter guard group was established by the students themselves. This group
would have not been able to achieve this dream and others to come without the support
they received from their sponsors. There was not a budget in place for this group and they
depended on the community to sponsor their way to success. They would like to thank
their sponsors who allowed them to achieve their dream. They are: The Trull Foundation,
Captain Tom’s Enterprise, Inc., Mr. Ray Hinds, Dr. Humphries (Bay City), Mr. Christopher Page, Nails One (Port Lavaca, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nguyen), OXEA Corp., Mrs.
Marilyn King, Mr. & Mrs. James Popham, Mrs. Shelley Newsom, STP, Simple Simons,
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stuhrenberg, Ms. Laura Trad,and Travel World (Bay City Melinda
Erwin & Lee Alberga.
The Palacios High School winter guard was back on the road in late Feb. and was to
travel to Cypress Lakes High School for their second competition. Their 3rd competition
will take place in Magnolia Texas on Sat. (Mar. 7),followed by championship on March
28 at Katy High School. This group is competing in the Texas Color Guard Circuit that
have a total of 197 schools participating, however, Palacios will be competing in the Novice group with 56 other schools.
Students of the Week at Central
SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary last week were: (front,
l-r) Kylee Adams, Eric Nguyen, Leighton Kirby, Corynn Garcia and Sebastian Rios;
(back) Juan Ayala, Esperanza Muniz, Tessa Garza and Ansley Kubecka. (Submitted
Photo)
Palacios Cub Scouts meet
Monday’s at ES cafeteria
The Cub Scout Pack 1441
of Palacios is chartered by
The Palacios Rotary Club.
Meetings are Mondays at 6
p.m. in the East Side Intermediate Cafeteria and new Cub
Scouts are always welcome.
Cub Scouting is for boys in
the first through fifth grades,
or 7 to 10 years of age. Boys
who are older than 10, or
who have completed the fifth
grade, can no longer join Cub
Scouting, but they may be eligible to join the Boy Scouts.
Blessing’s Terrific Tigers of the Week
SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were:
(front, l-r) Luke Montague, Lizette Palomares and Joselyn Piwonka; (back) Joshua
Torres, Andrea Alejo, Marissa Hernandez and Christian Rivera. (Submitted Photo)
Boy Scouts are starting back
up in January.
A Boy Scout is a boy who
is 11 years old, or one who
has completed the fifth grade
or earned the Arrow of Light
Award and is at least 10 years
old, but is not yet 18 years
old.
For more information, contact Alex Fuentes at 979-5571376, Facebook page “Cub
Scout Pack 1441 of Palacios,
TX 77456, or email afcoiii@
hotmail.com.
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Robins graduates
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United States Marine
Corps. PFC Ariel Robins finished USMC
Boot Camp on Feb. 13.
While in Camp Robins, earned commendations for being Church
Prayer Leader and was
also unoffical Platoon
Motivational Speaker
and received Metitorious Promotion to Private First Class. He
will report to Intensive
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Nov. 24. Ariel is the son
of Claude and Enelda
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Back-to-back Jr./Intermediate Academic
Rodeo championship for Round-Up 4-H
For the second consectuive year, the Round-Up 4-H club won the MCFLA Jr/Intermediate Academic Rodeo Contest. Pictured are (L-R) Kaitlyn Marroquin, Avery
Kubecka, Brooke VandenBergh, Jackson Engel, Hailey Fuentes, and Coach Amy
Marroquin. (Submitted Photo)
Round-Up 4-H dominates MCFLA
Public Speaking Contests
PHS Registration Orientation Mar. 18
In preparation for next school year, Palacios High School will be having registration
orientation for all students 8th grade through
11th grade. During orientation, students will
be given an overview of PHS, discuss registration, and the courses offered. Registration
packets will be given to all students. Information and materials will be explained to students in detail. There will be a Parent Orientation for
8th Graders’ parents and all PHS Parents
on March 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm in the PHS
LRC. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Registration Orientation Schedule for
March 19
•Sophomore Orientation for Current Freshmen: 2nd Period in the FAB
• Freshmen Orientation for Current 8th
Graders: 3rd Period in FAB
• Junior Orientation for Current Sophomores: 4th Period in the FAB
• Senior Orientation for Current Juniors:
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ROUND-Up 4-H Club swept several of the awards divisions at the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association Public Speaking Contest. Pictured are (left to right)
Grand Champion Jr. Bailey Engel, Grand Champion Intermediate Avery Kubecka,
Reserve Champion Intermediate Jackson Engel, & Reserve Champion Jr. Ty Kubecka. (Submitteed Photo)
Palacios ISD taking G/T nominations
Palacios ISD will hold an informational
meeting for parents of students in grades K - 11
who are interested in nominating their child for
G/T screening and testing. Students who are
tested and qualify will begin G/T placement
and programming in the 2015-2016 school
year. The parent meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 17, at 5 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Board
Room at the Administration building. The
G/T nomination period is scheduled for
March 17 – April 2, 2015, and packets may
be picked up from campus counselor during
that time. Questions may be directed to any
campus counselor.